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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 12, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee called 3/14/11 to say he wouldn't be in. Called back on 3/15/11 to say he hurt his knee at the mine on 3/12/11, but didn't know how or where. Brought doctor's excuse on 3/17/11 and said he could report back to work 3/21/11. Called back 3/21/11 and said he had a torn ligament.

February 24, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
South Akers Mining Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to return airway to check on set of air lock doors. He did not check back in and was found unresponsive. No contributing factors, suspected heart attack.

January 7, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee says he was injured on job. We contest this. Action has been turned over to lawyers.

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